Italy considers Zbigniew Boniek for technical director role

Reports indicate that former player Zbigniew Boniek is being considered for the technical director position for the Italy national soccer team. He is a potential alternative to Paolo Maldini, who left AC Milan in 2023. The newly appointed FIGC President, Giovanni Malagò, aims to overhaul the national team structure following staff changes earlier this year, including head coach Gennaro Gattuso and delegation chief Gianluigi Buffon. A final decision on the new head coach will follow the appointment of the technical director, with Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini as leading candidates. Boniek, a Hall of Fame inductee, has experience in Serie A and has held prominent positions within UEFA.

• 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Italy could turn to Boniek as alternative to Maldini for technical director role